How to Invite Family Members and Build Your Digital Kutumb with the Parivar App

In every Indian household, the concept of “Kutumb”, our extended family is cherished deeply. Whether spread across cities or continents, staying connected with our family roots remains a strong cultural priority. The Parivar App was built around this core idea, helping families reconnect, record their legacies, and strengthen their bonds digitally.

One of the foundational features of the app is the ability to invite family members and build your digital kutumb. In this blog, we'll walk you through how to do that step-by-step and share best practices for making the most of this feature.

What is a Digital Kutumb?

A digital kutumb is a virtual representation of your family, structured like a family tree. Each member is connected through clearly defined relationships - father, mother, siblings, children, cousins, and so on. This makes it easier to:

• Know who’s who in the extended family
• Preserve heritage and legacy
• Celebrate milestones together
• Stay updated with family events and news

With Parivar, you can now bring this traditional structure to the digital world.

Step-by-Step: How to Invite Family Members

Parivar has made it incredibly simple to start building your family tree by inviting members. Here's how:

Sending Family Member Invitation Request

1. Log In and Open Your Profile

After downloading and logging into the app, navigate to the ‘My Profile’ section from the dashboard.

This is your central control hub for personal details and managing family connections.

2. Create a Family Member's Profile

• Go to ‘Family Members’ within your profile.
• Tap on ‘Add Member’.

Fill in essential details such as:

• Full name
• Relation (e.g., father, sister, uncle)
• Date of birth
• Phone number or email (if you wish to invite them directly)
• Upload their photo if available (optional but helpful)
• Add profession and educational qualifications (optional)

This step ensures that every member has their place in your digital family tree.

3. Send an Invitation

Once the profile is created, select that member from your family list.

• Tap on the ‘Invite’ button.
• An invitation is sent via app notification or email (if contact details are provided).
• They’ll receive a message asking them to join your family tree on Parivar.

4. Wait for Acceptance

• Once the family member accepts your invite, their profile becomes active within your family structure.
• You’ll get a confirmation notification when they join.
• From this point, both of you are connected in the app with a defined relationship.

Approve Family Member Request (Other Side)

1. Open Family Member Listing Section - The receiving member opens their Family Member listing.
2. Click the 3-dot Menu (⋮) - On the Received Requests tab, click the 3-dot menu next to the incoming request.
3. Approve the Request - Select "Approve" from the options.
4. Add Member to Both Sides - After approval, the request sender sees the approved family member in their list, and the request receiver also sees the sender added to their family member list.

Invite Beyond Family: Build Communities

While the app centers around families, it also allows you to build custom communities like alumni groups, local associations, caste groups, or religious circles.

Here's how you can invite members to a community:

1. Go to ‘My Community’ from your profile section.
2. Click on the ‘+’ (Add New Community) icon.
3. Fill in details like community name, purpose, location, etc.
4. Once the community is created, open it and:
5. Click on the three-dot menu (⋮)
6. Choose ‘Send Request’
7. Search for and invite members by name or contact

This is especially useful for:

• Housing societies
• Extended family groups (like clans)
• Event-specific communities (weddings, reunions)

Best Practices to Build an Accurate and Trusted Digital Kutumb

Here are some tips to ensure your digital family structure is both secure and meaningful:

1. Start with a Paper Family Tree

Sketch out your family tree on paper first. Include parents, siblings, spouse, children, and extend to uncles, aunts, and cousins. This will give you a roadmap when adding members.

2. Add Verified Members Only

Only invite people you personally know. Parivar is a private, secure network meant for real families. Avoid adding unknown or loosely connected individuals.

3. Add Details Thoughtfully

While filling member profiles, try to include accurate birthdates, full names, and correct relationships. This adds to the authenticity and helps younger generations know their roots better.

4. Use Relationship-Based Access

Parivar allows different levels of visibility based on the relationship. So you can control what each member sees, ensuring privacy where needed.

5. Accept Only Trusted Invites

As a user, you might receive requests to join other family trees or communities. Accept only those from known people to maintain a clean and trusted circle.

Benefits of Building Your Digital Kutumb

• Preserve Legacy: Store stories, photos, and family achievements.
• Celebrate Together: Share and receive updates on birthdays, anniversaries, or cultural events.
• Bridge Generational Gaps: Let kids learn about great-grandparents and relatives they may never meet in person.
• Cultural Continuity: Maintain customs, rituals, and values in a modern format.

Start Building Your Digital Kutumb Today

Building your digital kutumb is not just about staying connected, it's about preserving identity, fostering unity, and embracing your roots in a tech-savvy way.

Download the Parivar App and start inviting your family today.

📱 Available now on Google Play Store and App Store.

If you’ve already started, go ahead and invite more members, because every tree grows stronger with its branches.

Have questions or need help adding your family?

Connect with our support team for guidance.